38351_Aug_31_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation issued by the Town of Southbury, Connecticut for the design and installation of exercise equipment at Settler's Park. The Town seeks proposals for a comprehensive outdoor fitness installation on an existing 60-by-30-foot cement slab that includes cardio equipment (arm bike, upright bike, recumbent bike, and/or elliptical), strength training equipment (push-up bars, parallel bars, dip bench, pull-up bars, climbing rope, chest press, and suspension trainer), core strengthening equipment (sit-up bench or leg lift with balance elements), and lower body training features (adjustable steps, wall ball targets, and obstacles). The solicitation is open to all vendors with no set-asides or preferences specified. Vendor questions are accepted through August 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT, a mandatory site walk is scheduled for August 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and proposals are due August 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Selection is anticipated by September 4, 2026, with contract approval by the First Selectman and Board of Selectmen.

The awardee must provide instructional signage and ensure equipment complies with proper safety surfacing standards using poured-in-place rubber or turf, with vendor recommendations sought for optimal layout given space constraints. The contractor is required to carry general liability coverage of $1 million combined single limit with $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million, professional liability of $500,000 per occurrence and $1 million aggregate, and workers' compensation as required by Connecticut General Statutes, with a certificate of insurance naming the Town as additional insured provided prior to contract execution. Payment terms are Net 30 Days from receipt of properly executed invoices, and the Town is tax-exempt and will not pay sales tax. Proposals remain valid for 120 days from submission unless extended by mutual consent. The contractor must indemnify the Town against all liability and loss from claims related to injury, death, or property damage. Contact for inquiries is Meghan Lennon, Parks and Recreation Director, at mlennon@southbury-ct.gov or 203-262-0633.